Was yearly member for a long time. Recently, took the easy pay $500 offer for Life. I've always opted-out of their advertising. It has never been a problem.
The goal of the CMP is (1) to encourage marksmanship, not (2) to sell surplus rifles. To do (1), you need revenues from (2). CMP made the decision to increase (2) to the benefit of (1).
I've been buying from the CMP for 12 years. The pickings are now pretty slim. I was very lucky to have just gotten a field grade M1 carbine. I waited 3+ years since Orest casually mentioned one day he was sitting on 1,300 carbines. I've heard rumors of some M1903s on the CMP forums. The...
Most Mark I's were rebuilt. You most likely have a replacement stock. This is very common. Barrel is likely original. Most Mark I's date from 1918-19.
Enjoy owning and shooting a classic!
U.S. Rifle, Model of 1917: 30 '06, 5/6 round box magazine, nice wooden stock.
Lee-Enfield, No.4, Mk.1: 303 British, 10 round box magazine, nice wooden stock.
and lots of history.
I relocated to Kentucky ten years ago from California.
Kentucky is indeed "gun-friendly." We are just starting a governor's race here, both the Democrat and republican contenders have NRA "A" ratings.
I live in Lexington. Open carry would probably attract attention, but otherwise...
Link: http://www.thestreet.com/story/12967794/1/smith-wesson-sets-its-sights-on-battenfeld-technologies.html
I like their stuff. I hope S&W doesn't mess 'em up.
They are a Kentucky-based company and their logo is based on (a copy of) the Kentucky "Unbridled Spirit" logo: http://kentucky.gov/about/Pages/unbridledspirit.aspx
Heller and McDonald are bearing fruit. And my "hat's off" to all the Californians who have continued to fight for liberty. I pray for your future success!
I'm sure I'm not the only one who has spent countless hours watching videos on "Hickok45"'s Youtube channel. He's an extremely amiable gentlemen and a crack shot who has his own range. I love his mixture of firearms history, mechanical fascination, and homespun humor and wisdom. Still, he has...
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